Local Groundwater Supply and Water Delivery in Daviess County
The E Daviess Co Water Assoc Inc public water system in Daviess County relies on groundwater sources to serve nearly 12,000 residents through thousands of connections. Water from underground aquifers is treated and distributed to homes, making water quality a key concern for households seeking safe drinking water.
Commercial and Industrial Water Concerns versus Household Questions
Commercial or industrial users may require extensive water quality information related to manufacturing processes or regulatory compliance. In contrast, households primarily focus on health safety, taste, odor, and water appearance. While businesses evaluate water in bulk and may test multiple parameters regularly, homeowners usually consider a smaller number of key indicators and personal taste or health feedback.
Influence of Sample Depth, Well Depth, and Source Type on Expectations
Water quality measurements depend on where and how samples are taken. Groundwater from deep wells may differ from shallower sources or surface water. The public system data for Daviess County is drawn from groundwater sources, but individual wells within the county may vary widely. Households with private wells need their own testing to understand their specific water quality, as local conditions can differ materially from public system records.
Differences Between Public System Records and Private Well Testing
Public water system records report aggregated data from multiple samples and sites managed under regulatory oversight. These records provide a broad picture of water quality for the supplied area but do not indicate conditions at any single home’s tap or plumbing. Private well testing directly measures water at the point of use or source well, providing specific results relevant to that household alone.
Sample Size and Representation: Why It Matters
The E Daviess Co Water Assoc’s record includes samples from thousands of connections, offering a large data set. However, even with many samples, conditions can fluctuate and localized differences may exist. A small or infrequent sampling program may not capture all variations, so homeowners with concerns should consider regular testing of their own water supply in addition to reviewing system data.
Interpreting Sample Data as a Homeowner
The system’s public record mentions three EPA health-based violations among six total, reflecting compliance history in the region. The lead 90th percentile was measured at 0.00361 mg/L, a distribution measure of plumbing-related lead levels, not source water. This figure is below EPA action levels but is only meaningful for the tested locations, not each household. Understanding such data helps residents know when further testing might be needed to assess their specific water quality.
For households seeking to ensure safe drinking water, testing the individual water supply remains essential. The C-Series Safe Drinking Water Filter ships ready to configure and is designed to address drinking water safety concerns identified through testing and regional data.
Where this information comes from
Source: EPA SDWIS public water system record. Sampled 2023-12-31. These figures describe the public water system's record, not the plumbing inside any individual building.
On record: EPA SDWIS record for E DAVIESS CO WATER ASSOC INC (KY0300109), groundwater supply, serving 11997 people: 3 health-based violations of 6 total; lead 90th percentile 0.00361 mg/L